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Bike to work Friday: Routes from Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties to Detroit

Photo by Derek Weaver
Bike riding for pleasure and commuting is becoming more common in metro Detroit.

Detroit commuters are invited to leave their car keys at home Friday for the 9th annual Detroit Bike to Work Day.

Todd Scott, executive director of Detroit Greenways Coalition, one of the organizers, said the goal of Friday’s event is to get more people to think about using different modes of transportation to get to work.

“This event continues to grow bigger and better each year, and is a testament to the rise of bicycling and bike culture in the Motor City,” Scott said.

Here are the details:

Who: Anyone who works in Detroit is invited to commute by bike Friday; organizers expect between 100 and 200 cyclists.

How: Several routes are planned from cities including Royal Oak, Dearborn, St. Clair Shores and Sterling Heights. A map shows a detailed look at the routes.

When: Convoys will begin as early as 5 a.m.; riders are invited to gather at Grand Circus Park from 7-9 a.m for free food, coffee and other giveaways.